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 Rocketry Product: MPC/Round 2 - Red Giant {Kit}

Model Rocket Building: MPC Rocket Comparisons (2013-05-13)

I did some bouncing between websites to compare the available and upcoming models. The prices in ( ) are the MPC prices from the Tower Hobbies website. Check them out HERE Apogee sells some of the ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Two Different (But Alike) Model Comparisons (2016-05-01)

These two ARTF rockets struck me as similar. I doubt Estes got their design from the MPC (Sky from China) rocket, or vice versa.  Still, they do look alike. ESTES BLACK DIAMOND SPECS: Length: ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: MPC Red Giant Build, Background (2016-07-09)

I had terrible luck with the MPC Duck Dodgers Cadet Cruiser. I couldn't get it to fly stable even after adding nose weight. Since then I've seen a few MPC Enterprise rockets fly fine. So, I've ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: MPC Red Giant Build, Part 1, Parts (2016-07-10)

All the parts are clean. The body tubes are wrapped with bright decor. The Estes style tri-fold shock cord anchor is printed on 20 lb. paper, way too thin. (Replace) The launch lugs seem to be ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: MPC Red Giant Build, Part 2, Engine Mount (2016-07-11)

I had to make a decision whether to go with the 18mm or upgrade to a 24mm engine. The rocket is 29" tall and close to a BT-55 tube size. If it were a BT-60 and this tall I might have gone with the ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: MPC Red Giant Build, Part 3, Assembly and Launch Lugs (2016-07-12)

Before gluing everything together, really look at the print wraps on the body tubes. The names on the upper and lower tubes should line up and center between two fins. TIP: The kit instructions have ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: MPC Red Giant Build, Part 4, Fins and Adapter (2016-07-14)

The stick-on fin decor is best done off the model where it's easier to line them up. The inset picture shows vertical pencil lines to help line up the RG-1 sticker. The pencil line on the right ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: MPC Red Giant Build, Part 5, Parachute (2016-07-15)

That 18" diameter parachute is way to big for this rocket. The older I get the less I like to chase down drifting rockets. I'll cut it down to 12". Set a ruler down, find your center and cut six ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: MPC Red Giant Build, Finished (2016-07-16)

Even though the box says "Ready To Fly In One Hour" I doubt it. It would take most people 20 minutes to assemble the parachute alone. I also doubt the claim of 230 feet altitude with a C engine. It ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Launch! Schoolyard Soccer Field, September 29, 2019 (2019-09-30)

I didn't get to the NEFAR launch yesterday, next month should be a lot cooler. Off to the schoolyard about 7:30 a.m. before the wind kicks up. I was trying a faster shutter speed at 3,200 of a ... [Read More]